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If you find getting up and out of bed during the summer hard enough, then no doubt you're really struggling right about now.

Once that alarm goes off and you realise that not only is it still dark outside but also that it's cold and raining, any willpower you had to leap out of bed and seize the day totally disappears.

Luckily, the tech world is working on fixing this issue and, as a result, there's a whole bunch of interesting products out there to give you night owls a helping hand in the morning during these super tough winter months.

Click through to see our favourites.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.

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